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Olivette staff seek adoption of 2021 building codes; add EV‑fire blanket reimbursement language
Summary
City staff presented a first reading to update Olivette’s building and construction codes to the 2021 International Building Codes and proposed new language allowing fire chiefs to seek reimbursement for single‑use EV suppression blankets; second reading set for June 24.
City planning staff on June 10 presented the first reading of an ordinance that would update the City of Olivette’s Title 5 (Building and Construction) to adopt the 2021 International Building Codes and revise the fee schedule.
Carlos Trejo, director of planning and community development, told the council the city last updated codes in 2016 (the 2015 I‑codes) and that the 2021 codes are used by neighboring municipalities such as Clayton and Creve Coeur. Trejo said the city contracts with St. Louis County for mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspections, and noted those county inspections remain on the…
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